The ancient city of Harar, the major trade center en route
Zaila, was for a long time the largest city in Ethiopia.
The name Harar comes from the Arabic word "Hathar", urban or city, synonymous to the word, "Geyy" in Harari which also means "city".
Being the center of trade and religion, it attracted traders, travelers and religious (Holy) leaders from the most affluent of nations of the time where many had made Harar to become their permanent home.
Up until the early twentieth century when the rail road was
built, Harar was one of only two trade routes that were
available to the hinterlands, including Showa, while Tajorrah
provided the second alternative.
Founded between the seventh and 10th century, Harar city was fortified by high walls which had five significant entrances (gates).
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For centuries, travelers and traders from all over, east and west, north and south converged in the Market place named Gidiir Magalla where transactions were made effectively in currencies or bartered . Coffee was first exported from this market to Yemen from where it was later introduced to the rest of the world.
Although the trade magnitude may not compare to what it used to be at least one hundred years ago, Gidiir Magalla still retains much of its charm. It is still bustling with the local inhabitants who come for trade.
Harar had many historical artifacts to show for , but unfortunately many individuals who were in possession of these materials had them either disposed of. fearing political persecuations or had found lucurative market for them.
A few individuals have undertaken the initiatives and successfully collected artifacts and items of historical importance for public viewing and those individuals should be commended.
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